Market Sees More Trading Action, Limited Moves

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Market Sees More Trading Action, Limited Moves

**Please note - Ryan Standard was out of the office today and will return on May 12. In his absence, please contact Amanda Luhavalja at [email protected].**

Trading was a bit more active today, with a handful of deals and price changes reported. Three cars of packer BFT sold at 56.50 cents Chicago, after offers earlier in the day as high as 58 cents were left on the table. In addition, three railcars of choice white grease traded at 55 cents Chicago, up from 53 cents previously.

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